Washington to Shanghai Distance
11,987 km · 7,448 miles · 15 h 29 min flight
The distance from Washington to Shanghai is 11,987 km (7,448 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 15 h 29 min. Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Washington.
Washington
District of Columbia
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 11,987
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 7,448
- 6,472 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 15 h 29 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +12 hours
- Shanghai vs Washington
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Washington | North-northwest (343°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | North-northeast (15°) |
| Halfway point | 76.59° N, 173.91° W |
| Washington coordinates | 38.90° N, 77.04° W |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Washington?
11,987 kilometres or 7,448 miles (6,472 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Washington to Shanghai?
About 15 h 29 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Washington and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Washington right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Washington?
Shanghai lies to the north-northwest of Washington (initial bearing 343°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.